Posts tagged National Parks

It was several years ago. I did a winter trip to Artist Point with the Washington Alpine Club for a backcountry skiing course. I was …

On a weekend trip my husband, Andy, and I wanted to get our visiting parents into the heart of the mountains. The ragged mountains and …

To scramble is defined as a verb meaning to “make one’s way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope or over rough ground by using …

Lover of volcanoes and national parks, Crater Lake is a magical place. The uniqueness of this national park causes visitors to flock in the summer months …

When I was in fifth grade and learning about the states and capitols, I was assigned to write about two states–South Carolina and Oregon. I …

After taking the Washington Alpine Club’s Basic Climbing Class last year, I wanted to climb more, so I decided to learn to backcountry ski this …

Tucked away in northern Washington, the North Cascades National Park is explored by locals. Set aside to protect the northern Cascadian mountain range that spans …

After Toleak Point hike last year for my birthday, Andy and I decided to do it again as an end of summer hike and invite friends. …

Driving from Two Medicine Lake, we headed to the US-Canadian border. On the drive, stopping at view points to see the Chief Mountain. It was …

Located at a section of the park that is overlooked by many present day tourists, Two Medicine Lake is a great place to start planning …